Trustees Seek Board Administrator

April 13, 2026

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SEEK

BOARD ADMINISTRATOR

Russell Township seeks applicants for a full–time Board Administrator. This position will report to the Township Trustees. The Board Administrator serves as liaison for the Board of Trustees; Advises trustees on issues; Communicates with residents, businesses, attorneys, and government officials; Advises the trustees on compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, ethics, public record laws; Prepares township agendas, resolutions,  motions, and correspondence, ensuring completeness and accuracy; Represents trustees at meetings; Participates in budgetary and policy making meetings, and confidential/executive sessions; Serves as Communications and Social Media Administrator; responsible for all publications on the township website, township social media platforms, and e-mail newsletters; Coordinates township facility reservations for public and internal use.

Qualifications include completion of secondary education or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; five (5) years’ experience in performance of advanced clerical tasks or office administration; ability to work quickly and accurately; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, valid Ohio driver’s license & insurability under township’s insurance policy.

To apply, submit letter of interest with complete application form and references. The application form is available in the Russell Township Administration Building, 8501 Kinsman Rd. & on Russell’s website under Employment Opportunities, also at https://russelltownship.us/includes/uploads/Documents/ApplyRT.pdf

Address all correspondence to Melissa Palmer, Russell Township, PO Box 522, Novelty, OH 44072 OR to [email protected]  Candidates with questions may call Jessica at 440-338-7783 ext 2. Completed applications due by noon, Monday, May 4, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer.